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His shout immediately made Huish, Zhang Ding, and the others stop breathing. They too looked towards the figure in the window. He could see a black shadow standing by the window sill. Under the bright moonlight outside, the figure that was left behind on the window sill was very clear. Because things happened so suddenly, it was not clear whether they were friends or enemies. At that moment, they couldn't help but tightly hold the longswords in their hands. The swords were out of their sheaths and they revealed icy cold killing intent so that they could attack the enemies and take their lives at any time.

However, the black shadow on the windowsill did not move at all and continued to coldly and harshly say, "You people still claim to be well-known figures among the hundreds of families, but you can't even tell whether you're an enemy or friend. In my opinion, Prime Minister Li has entrusted us with this task!"

"Who exactly are you? "I hope you can identify yourself so that we won't hurt you by mistake." Free and Unrestrained Hero didn't dare to slack off, and only stared at the figure as he spoke.

The man coldly humphed and then pointed two fingers. - Shoot! - A stream of rapid qi burst out from his chest. It went through the paper window and went deep into the pillar inside the room. And then he heard that person say coldly, "Open your eyes wide and look carefully!"

Free and Unrestrained, Hui Shi and the rest looked doubtfully at the dark figure before glancing at the thing on top of the pillar. At first, they didn't dare to relax their vigilance, but after seeing the thing on top of the pillar, they were all stunned. What was that thing that suddenly appeared? The arrowhead on the tip of the arrowhead was actually Reese's black shadow arrow!

"Once the Black Shadow Arrow is released, the Spirit Valley will undergo a transformation of vicissitudes, and all living things will be transformed in an instant. Upon seeing the decree as if it was the arrival of the prime minister in person, do you all know of it? " the black figure asked harshly.

"Greetings, Master Shi." Wisty and the rest came back to their senses after being questioned by the black shadow man. They obediently bent over to kneel and said, "We welcome your presence in person."

"No need," The black shadow didn't seem to be the slightest bit flattered by the worship of Hui Shi and the others, he only made a simple gesture of acknowledgement, and then said in a serious tone, "The Prime Minister has decreed that no matter who takes the lead in the sword competition tomorrow, you all must spare no effort to drag Qin's opposition to noon. When noon arrives, all of you can quickly leave Mengxi Restaurant. If you succeed, you can redeem your achievements and refrain from investigating the gains and losses of today. "

Free and Unrestrained, Zhang Ding and the others couldn't help but look at each other when they heard the black shadow man's words. They didn't understand what he was trying to do, but they didn't dare to say anything else.

However, the young and arrogant Hui Li did not hide anything as he said, "Prime Minister Li does not want us to seize the position of the Alliance Master, but he wants us to delay us for an hour. What does that mean? Please explain it to me. "

"Don't ask too many questions that shouldn't be asked, otherwise you will be in trouble. The prime minister has his own arrangements." The black shadow didn't show any trace of politeness. It only replied to Hui Li coldly. Without even saying a word to Hui Shi and the others, it disappeared without a trace.

At this moment, they no longer had any of their earlier complaints. They all looked at each other and lowered their heads without uttering a word. Instead, they seemed to have understood each other's feelings. He and Wish had been sent to the heart of the thistles in an attempt to prevent the formation of the Sword Alliance. He had thought that he would be the one to take control of the situation, but he had never expected that there would be another hidden and deeper force here. He had spent a great deal of effort just to play the role of a chess piece. Of course, Huish and the others also deeply felt this, which was why they felt sorry for each other. However, it was still unknown to them what would happen tomorrow at Dreamstream Wine House. The only thing they could do now was to give up and take a good rest. They hoped that tomorrow they would be able to complete Reese's command so that they could retreat safely.

After the framing of Han Fei, Fan had been unwilling to give up on Han Fei's death, which must have led Ying Zheng to have a grudge against him. Although Fan Yicheng was the founder of the Qin Dynasty, Ying was still worried that he would do something wrong in Xianyang, so he ordered the Fan family to be transferred from Xianyang to Jingyang, which was a few hundred miles away. It was at least a hundred miles away from Fan's mansion, and it would not be easy for Tian to take Han Chongyan, the child, along with him. However, Han Zhong had no relatives in the world, and the only thing he could seek refuge in was time. Therefore, no matter the difficulty of the journey, he still had to make this trip. In addition, he had to inform Fan Yuchen as soon as possible to be on his guard, because since Reese had sent out his killer, Southern Phoenix, to cut the grass off its roots, then he must have obtained Ying Zheng's tacit consent.

Although Jing Yang was not as flourishing as Xianyang, it was the northern part of the Qin Nation's stronghold. Its main roads were crisscrossed, and normally, there were plenty of people coming and going, so if they rode a horse carriage from Xianyang to Jing Yang, they would arrive in less than two days. However, Tian Gan chose not to take the official road and instead stayed alone in a secluded path with few signs of life. He didn't even bother to ride his mount. He knew very well that the four killers from back then had acted in a ruthless manner. However, once he gave the order, they would try to kill him in order to achieve their goal. The one sent to kill the Han Family was South Phoenix Zhu Rong. The most terrifying thing about the Southern Phoenix was that her martial arts cultivation was very high. The most terrifying thing about her was that her disguise techniques could often catch the enemy off guard and cause them to disappear. In the past, she had disguised herself as Yin Shuihan, the daughter of the Yin Army, with a pitiful appearance, but Tian Gan hadn't been able to find any flaws in her. However, at this moment, he had already completely revealed his identity, so it would be more convenient for him to take precautions against him. In addition, he would also need to bring along a helpless child, which caused him to not dare to slack off in the slightest, so he chose to use a more subtle method to enter the world.

Since they were travelling on foot and also on a mountain road, not to mention a young master from the Shangguan family who had never received any hope, even Tian Gan, a natural born martial artist, found it difficult to travel this far. Han Chongyan had accumulated strength for one night with great difficulty. Now that he had traveled over thirty miles in the wilderness, his heart was exhausted and every step he took was difficult. It was now nightfall. Tian Gan reckoned that this was the only option left for today, so he had no choice but to slow down his pace and focus on finding a grass hut in the mountains for the night. However, this wilderness was filled with weeds and dense forests. The winding paths were mixed in, and it was impossible to know where the next turning point would lead to. The sky was already dark, and the darkness had already started to engulf the forest. In addition to the eerie sound made by the Tiger Eagle Worm and the cold air seeping out from the weirdly shaped vine, Tian Gan couldn't help but feel a little annoyed at this moment. He had originally wanted to avoid being tracked by the killers, but now he had fallen into this cold and hungry situation.

Just as the chilliness of the night was oppressing, specks of light suddenly shot out from the dense forest. This faint, fading light was like a ray of sunlight amidst the snow. It should have brought some comfort to Tian Gan, but he was cautious and didn't show any emotions. Because the more desperate he was, the more hope he would get. Tian Gan felt that there was an even more terrifying danger approaching him.

"Big brother Tian Gan, there's light in your eyes, there must be someone here!" But at this time, Han Chongyan's voice sounded like someone grabbing onto a straw of hope, forcing Tian Gan to take the risk. Even if he could survive this ordeal, a child like Han Chongyan might not be able to pass.

"Excuse me, is there anyone from the main house?" Tian Gan asked as he lightly knocked on the door's broken eaves.

However, after he repeatedly asked and knocked about it, he still did not see the slightest movement from inside the shack. However, there was clearly an oil lamp burning inside the shack. Tian Gan had traveled in the martial arts world for many years and had always been cautious in his actions. Now that this abnormal situation had occurred, he could not help but have the thought of giving up.

However, when he looked down at Han Chong Yan, he clearly saw that he had already been swept away by exhaustion and hunger. It was as if a light breeze could sweep him away, so he had no choice but to steeled his heart and try again. He slowly raised his right hand, holding back his face and preparing to knock on the door's eaves. But just as he was about to knock on the door, a creaking sound rang out, and Tian Gan's right hand suddenly flew into the air.

Tian Gan carefully sized up the figure that suddenly appeared in front of him. Using the remaining dim light in the room, he could vaguely make out that this figure was an old woman who had passed through the prime of her life. The vicissitudes of time had already ravaged her face, her mixed black and white hair was dry and messy, and there was not a single trace of excess on her face, as if she was a living corpse that had just drilled out from a grave.

When Tian Gan saw the old woman, he immediately felt a chill in his heart. He only said, "This old granny, little brother and I have lost our way in the mountains. We hope that the main family can be kind enough to take us in for the night."

The old woman's eyes coldly looked at Tian Gan, then she swept her eyes over Han Chongyan before putting down the door latch with both hands. She said three words without any life in her voice, "Come in."

This old woman's cold response made Han Chongyan somewhat timid. He raised his head to look at Tian Gan, as if he was waiting for a response from the heavens. Tian Gan glanced around the shack. After confirming that there were no other movements, he lifted his heels and entered. Han Chongyan followed closely behind, afraid that some terrifying ghost girl with red makeup would appear again.

When the two of them sat down in the simple hall, Tian Gan looked at the corner of the tile house. It was filled with mountain of dust and dense spider webs, as if the tile house had been abandoned for a long time.

When the day was full of doubts, the old woman brought some wild fruits and dried wheat over. She slowly placed them in front of the two and casually said, "In the countryside, there is nothing good to eat. Just fill up your stomach."

Han Chongyan had long been starving. Now that he saw some food, he could not wait any longer. He hastily grabbed some wild fruits to eat. The heavens acted as if it was made of wood. He immediately pretended to ask the old woman, "Do you think that grandma will be the only one staying here for a long time in this jungle and wilderness?" Just as he was asking, while the old woman wasn't paying attention, he flipped his left hand and quickly pressed down on Han Chongyan's hands, indicating for her to be patient.

Under Tian Gan's actions, Han Chongyan had no choice but to put down the food in his hands. He could only helplessly wait for Tian Gan to give out another order.

"I had a wife who stayed in seclusion in the mountains to avoid the chaos. I didn't expect her to die last year, so I was the only one left." As the old woman spoke, she walked into the room.

Just at this moment, Tian Gan's two fingers swept through the Celestial Dominator's Cloud Fan, pulling out the Crane Feather Golden Silk and slashing it towards the wild fruit. He only saw that the Crane Feather Golden Silk did not show any difference and only took a light bite to confirm that nothing was amiss. Tian Gan's Heavenly Dipper Fan's Crane Feather Golden Silk was able to detect all kinds of poisons in the world. This was a test; this was how he dared to make Han Chongyan let go of this chance to eat food.

At this time, the old lady slowly walked out from the inner room, and said to the two of them: "This inner room was originally prepared for my son, but now, I'm afraid that it is useless. Although it is simple and crude, it can still be considered a resting place, if the two of you do not mind, then we will spend the night here."

"Thank you so much for taking me in, grandma. This junior will be forever grateful." As Tian Gan continued to courteously exchange courtesies, he also had his doubts. The grandma's expressionless words made him feel that this place was filled with an unspeakable weirdness. However, no matter how much he observed and probed, he could not find even the slightest flaw in the old woman's disguise. Before the situation became clear, he could not care less and ate some food first.

In the middle of the night, Han Zhong vaguely felt that there was something off about him as he was tossing and turning in the boat. Suddenly, he heard a burst of eerie shouting, and when he tried to get up to take a look, he couldn't see the other person's face, so he wanted to go forward and take a good look. Just as he was about to scream for help, he suddenly felt someone had covered his mouth, and he desperately wanted to pry open that person's hands. He tried to break the person's fingers to clearly hear the person's voice: "Heavy words, don't make any noise, it's me, Big Brother Tian Gan."